Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering support to manufacturing, and the development of existing and new process technologies. 
 

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a variable workload to meet/exceed key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as yield, throughput, and productivity.
• Support manufacturing as the manufacturing engineer providing line support for technical issues.
• Identify and put in place permanent and effective technical / system solutions to problems.
• Improve manufacturing processes by studying product requirements researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment conferring with equipment vendors.
• Responsible for managing the overall equipment performance (OEE) through the appropriate use of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Investigate new process technologies and evaluate potential competitive advantage and the cost-benefit of introduction.
• Prepare product and process reports/presentations by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Implement equipment maintenance procedures for critical equipment.
• Resolve quality and technical issues such that impact on product supply to customers is minimized.
• Maintain high quality / compliance standards in line with Medical Devices manufacturing requirements within Creganna, TE Medical.
• Work as part of Production support team to drive product and process improvements/developments.
• Update manufacturing procedures, specs as required through ECO process.
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled.

Qualifications

• Engineering level 8 degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Preferably a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.

 Key Requirements

 Catheter assembly experience a definite advantage including braided shaft assembly and reflow, tip bonding and handle assembly.

• Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
• Jigs & Fixtures design and maintenance experience would be an advantage.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of lean manufacturing principles and statistics.
• Demonstrate operating knowledge of Minitab software, would be an advantage.
• SolidWorks /AutoCAD skills would be an advantage.
• Demonstrate a dynamic, motivated & flexible approach to work with results-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of ISO & FDA compliance.